New England Local Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association

New England Local Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (NEAIHA) ROBERT WEKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: An NEAIHA member or immediate family (spouse or child) of an NEAIHA member. The NEAIHA member must be in good standing with the local section (e.g., membership dues are current).

Curriculum: Minimum four-year accredited undergraduate program or accredited graduate program concentrating in industrial hygiene, safety, occupational health, or environment. The scholarship is open to full-time students and part-time students.

Availability: Students are eligible starting with a second-year or sophomore level undergraduate or enrolled in graduate school.

Academic Requirements: The student must have a cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. There is no limit on the number of years one student can receive funds. The student must complete a new application each year.

Request for Funds: A student may submit an application (for their sophomore year) after the first marking period in the freshman year (undergraduate) or at any point during graduate studies. The NEAIHA Executive Committee (EC) may request academic records as it deems necessary. Deadline for applications is September 18, 2015. The final decision is decided by a majority vote of the NEAIHA EC and the award will be presented to the winner at the NEAIHA June meeting of each year.

Basis of Awards: The award selection is based upon the collective judgment of the EC upon reviewing the applicant’s application, academic record including GPA, extracurricular activities such as participation in professional organizations, part-time professional and/or volunteer efforts, achievements in industrial hygiene or a closely-related discipline, and academic/professional recommendations and any other pertinent information.

Scholarship Disbursements: One (1) scholarship award of $2,000.00 monetary award plus a certificate of acknowledgement will be made on an annual basis, unless otherwise determined by the NEAIHA EC.

DUE DATE OF APPLICATION: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 New England Local Section of The American Industrial Hygiene Association Robert Weker Memorial Scholarship Application DUE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

*STUDENT Applicant must be typed Applicant Name Last Name First Name Initial

Applicant Address Address Telephone HOME SCHOOL

Schools Attended – List current first, then previous or other Name Address Program of Study Degree Overall GPA Dates Attended

Participation in Associations & Organizations Club/Organization Name Dates Position or Office Held

Significant and Academic/Professional Accomplishments in the IH/EHS Field

Professional Experience and Service – include work experience or volunteer service

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Future Plans – write a short essay 350 words or less explaining why IH, and/or EHS Studies is important to you and your future career goals

Please add any additional information you would like to submit for our consideration.

I affirm that the above information is true & correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: Date:

Supportive Information to be included with application: 1. Official transcript from college presently attending. 2. Two (2) letters of recommendations from college instructors, administrators, staff support services, and/or other professional references (Note: NEAIHA EC members cannot provide references).

Send applications to:

Erin L Higgins, MS, CIH, CSP President – New England Local Section/AIHA c/o Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. 117 4th Avenue Needham, Massachusetts 02494

Telephone: (781) 247-4300 Fax: (781) 247-4305 Email: [email protected]